Job Title: Director of Security and Safety
Posted by: Menil on Jan 09, 2023
Location:
Houston , TX 77006Job Description:
The Director of Security and Safety oversees the personnel and programs safeguarding the staff, visitors, property, and art of the Menil Foundation, Inc. They will be responsible for developing a service-oriented team that values and assists visitors with positive and supportive interactions.
Specific Duties
1. Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate a staff of Gallery Attendants, Gallery Attendant Supervisors, Control Room Monitors, off-duty Houston Police Officers, and/or other contract security forces as they protect the staff, visitors, museum buildings, grounds, neighborhood, and collection. Ensure appropriate scheduling of staff for normal operations and after-hours events.
2. Interact with guests, visitors, and staff in a cordial, professional, and helpful manner. Create an environment for collaborative goal setting and team building. Resolve disputes and conflicts appropriately.
3. Collaborate with museum colleagues to evaluate existing and introduce new policies for building emergency and safety plans, including evacuation, disaster control, and active shooter response. Establish and maintain contacts with personnel at law enforcement agencies. Coordinate with local Fire Department.
4. Develop and direct appropriate staff training, including fire drills, CPR, artwork damage response, conflict resolution, and visitor engagement.
5. Assure compliance with the private security rules and regulations of the Texas Department of Public Safety.
6. Oversee the operation and maintenance of all security technology, access control, video management, emergency communication, and fire monitoring systems. Program access cards. Ensure appropriate camera positioning and programming of object protection boundaries. (Experience with C•Cure and Art Sentry preferred.)
7. Be available to protect the museum during times of emergency, such as during major storms or other manufactured or natural disasters.
8. The person in this position is on call to respond or send guidance 24/7/365.
Qualifications
1. Bachelor’s degree in a management or security-related field or equivalent professional experience.
2. 8+ years of progressive management experience, preferably in a cultural institution, with a proven record of strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
3. Excellent communication, training, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution abilities.
4. Thorough knowledge of security system integration.
5. Certified Protection Professional (CPP) or Certified Institutional Protection Manager designations are preferred.
Benefits
The position comes with a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid vacation and sick time, medical and dental insurance, life insurance, AD&D, and LTD coverage. Employees may also participate in the Menil's 401(k) plan and receive an employer contribution equivalent to 5% of wages earned after one year on the job.
How to Apply
For immediate consideration, please email your resume and cover letter to hr@menil.org
The Menil Collection is an Equal Opportunity Employer and seeks diversity in its workforce. The Menil is committed to attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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About Menil
Mission Statement The Menil Collection is committed to its founders’ belief that art is essential to human experience. Located in central Houston, the Menil fosters direct personal encounters with works of art, and welcomes all visitors free of charge to its museum buildings and surrounding green spaces. Values Statement The Menil’s institutional culture and actions are guided by the following core values: Inclusivity We are committed to being equitable, inclusive, and welcoming to all people. Integrity We strive toward transparency and accountability, and we actively work to combat bias and racism in all of our practices, interactions, and activities. Empathy We are a small staff who work closely together. We listen to different points of view and are committed to acting with kindness, respect, and understanding toward one another. Excellence We uphold the highest professional standards. We consistently strive to innovate those standards and exceed expectations. Intellectual Curiosity Guided by our founders’ vision, we are committed to being socially and culturally aware, to pursuing new and challenging ideas, and to advancing new scholarship and new perspectives. Community We aim to contribute to the cultural vibrancy of our diverse community by being a site for learning, sharing, and the free exchange of ideas. We are a thoughtful and active member of the Montrose and greater Houston community; we are a good neighbor and responsible partner. Diversity and Inclusion Statement “Houston, this is your museum.” – Dominique de Menil Firm in the belief that art is essential to human experience, the Menil Collection remains free to all, always. From their philanthropic vision to their work with artists, our founders sought to combat prejudice and champion social justice. This legacy lives on in our work and mission, to which diversity, inclusion, and equitable representation are fundamental. True commitment to diversity and inclusion is an active process; we are dedicated to the work of listening, learning, and taking action that this ongoing commitment necessitates. It is our responsibility to reflect the diversity of our community, from our galleries and programming to our offices and green spaces. At the Menil, you are included, welcomed, and needed.